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Posted 12 months ago
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Indian elephant ivory and rendered by indian artisans for the colonial Dutch or Portuguese (Goa coast) in the mid-1600s. Contemplative rendering of Jesus in seated pose with one foot resting upon a human skull, while holding an globe; symbolizing his triumph over death for the world. Holes in hairline region where a crown of thorns or halo was affixed in antiquity, now missing. Drilled hole in underside of this piece suggests it was a decorative ornament for a larger object (e.g., clock, religious relic, etc.). Dimensions: 2.7” (H) x 1.5” (W).
Indian AntiquesDecorative antiques from India are as varied as the people who’ve called th…
Thanks for sharing this wonderful carving! I think this is my favourite of the recent postings, but all are great.
Thanks for the love, Vetraio. I have been meaning to post the remnants of my prior obsessions...lifelong serial collector, you know. It's one of the reasons why I finally settled on collecting a decorative time period, as it would allow me the freedom of curiosity to delve into various areas yet still have an overarching focus.